Live from WordPress.org · Oct 11, 2026
Best Inactive Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “inactive” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Delete Inactive Themes and Ex… with 40+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Delete Inactive Themes and Extensions
A plugin to delete selected inactive themes and plugins except the active ones.
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40+ |
| 2 |
Come Back!
Send rearrangement emails to inactive customers. Bring them back.
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20+ |
| 3 |
Tab Recall
Tab Recall is a WordPress plugin that notify user to memorize about the site if its…
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<10 |
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular inactive plugin for WordPress?
Delete Inactive Themes and Extensions is the most popular inactive plugin with 40+ active installs and a 0/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many inactive plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “inactive” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these inactive plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 inactive plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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